Tata Motors remains committed towards working with non-conventional, alternate energy sources for more environment-friendly and efficient modes of public transportation. It continues to work closely with the Government and various key stakeholders towards options for emerging technologies.
Tata Motors started its innovation with CNG products and moved on to a series and parallel CNG-electric hybrid buses. The company had showcased the Tata Starbus – Fuel Cell (Hydrogen) bus at Auto Expo 2012. This is a zero emission transport solution for commuting within the city. This environment-friendly bus is ideal for stop-and-go applications, and is built on rear module low-entry platform, equipped with a ramp facility, pneumatic door operations, and climate control features. The fuel cell technology makes it a completely clean and silent bus on road.
“The bus is currently in trial stages before it reaches a viable market proposition, supported by the necessary support infrastructure”, says a company spokesperson.